Temperatures Rise, Rain Likely in Memphis Area This Week
Above-normal temperatures are forecast, with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday night through next weekend, the National Weather Service says.
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Indiana company asks Trump administration for tariffs to help make children’s bikes in U.S.
An Indiana company said it wants to start making children’s bicycles in the United States and is urging the Trump administration to use tariffs to support the effort.
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Mother vows ‘fight for justice’ after Loyola freshman killed in Chicago
The mother of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman vowed to “fight for justice” at a vigil in New York after officials said an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant shot and killed the Loyola University Chicago freshman on March 19, authorities said. The suspect appeared in court Friday and faces multiple charges, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
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Discharge petition forces House vote on Haiti temporary protections
A discharge petition that would require the Trump administration to extend temporary legal protections for migrants from Haiti reached the necessary signatures Friday, sponsors said. Rep. Marie Gleusenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) was the 218th signer.
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Reports: FBI director pushes to release files on Swalwell probe
The New York Times and The Washington Post report that FBI Director Kash Patel is seeking to make public files tied to an investigation of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s contacts with a suspected Chinese spy.
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Vance says he’s ‘obsessed’ with UFOs, calls aliens ‘demons’
Vice President JD Vance expressed a strong interest in UFOs, saying he aims to uncover the truth before leaving office. He also referred to aliens as ‘demons.’
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Stephen A. Smith: ‘No excuse’ for biological men in women’s sports
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith said there is “no excuse” for biological men competing against biological girls in sports, comments he made on Real Time with Bill Maher and reiterated in other interviews, Fox News reported.
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Illinois advances to Final Four after buzzer malfunction delays game
Illinois men’s basketball team reached the Final Four for the first time since 2005 after defeating Iowa 71-59 in a game interrupted by a buzzer malfunction.
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Editor: Evan Turnage Commended for Challenging Rep. Bennie Thompson
In an editor’s note, Kevin Edwards of the Mississippi Free Press said Evan Turnage deserves credit for mounting a long-shot challenge to U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson.
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Mother of three dies after dog attack in Holly Springs
Lakesha Newsom was attacked by dogs on March 3 while walking on Highway 178 and died in a hospital Friday morning, the Holly Springs Police Department and the coroner’s office said.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival set for March 28 in Jackson; Mayor Horhn to serve as grand marshal
WJTV 12 News reported Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival will be held downtown March 28, 2026, with Mayor John Horhn serving as grand marshal and a “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks” theme.
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Wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County; 40 percent contained, Reeves says
A wildfire in Carroll County, Mississippi, has burned about 3,000 acres and is 40 percent contained, Gov. Tate Reeves said. No injuries have been reported, and state and local crews are working to contain the blaze, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County
A wildfire in Carroll County has burned 3,000 acres and is only 40% contained, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.
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Coulter Fussell explores community and experimentation in textile art at Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art showcases Coulter Fussell’s textile works, highlighting her innovative use of donated fabrics and community stories in a survey through June 14.
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Mississippi National Guard patrols Washington during peak cherry blossom season
Mississippi National Guard members were seen patrolling the National Mall as Washington’s cherry blossoms reached peak bloom amid ongoing security deployments from several states.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade draws thousands to downtown Jackson
Thousands attended Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on March 28, 2026, a decades-old tradition that featured bands, costumed participants and civic leaders, Mississippi Today reported.
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Traffic delays expected on West College and East Church streets Sunday
A traffic advisory warned of possible delays on West College Street starting at 7 a.m. Sunday and on East Church Street later in the afternoon as crews clean storm debris.
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Elevated fire danger to remain in place tomorrow, state agencies say
State fire agencies in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee said elevated fire danger will continue tomorrow and urged residents to check local burn bans before burning.
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association chapter picks up more than 30 bags on Highway 302
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 44-3 collected more than 30 bags of trash and several large items along Highway 302 in DeSoto County on Saturday, the chapter said.
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Fire danger escalates in Mississippi with Red Flag Warning issued
Low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels are fueling critical fire risks in Mississippi and the Mid-South, prompting warnings from officials.
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